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NHTSARecalled Jun 13, 2007 · #07V256000

AIR BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES/FMVSS 106

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

KALMAR IS RECALLING 612 MY 1997-1007 OTTAWA 30, 50, AND 60 DOT/EPA TERMINAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITH SUSPENSIONED REAR AXLES OR "OTTO-RIDE" REAR SUSPENSIONS FOR FAILING TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 106, 'BRAKE HOSES.' THE AIR BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLY WAS INCORRECTLY MANUFACTURED. IF A FAILURE OCCURRED IN THE AIR LINE INSTALLED ON THE SPRING BRAKE SIDE OF THE BRAKE CHAMBER, THE SPRING BRAKES WOULD APPLY. SUDDEN APPLICATION OF THE SPRING BRAKE WHILE TRAVELING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.

Product details

Product
AIR BRAKE HOSE ASSEMBLIES/FMVSS 106
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Kalmar Solutions, LLC
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KALMAR AT 1-785-229-6327.

View the official CPSC notice